I need to find the quality factor (ie. $Q = \frac{\text{energy stored}}{\text{energy dissipated per cycle}}$) associated to the Moon orbiting around the Earth. Looking around for this, lead me to the following table (from here):
I think the Q-factor they list is NOT related to what I'm looking for (if so, the Moon would lose energy and crash into Earth quite quickly).
From what I have found out, the $k_{lm}$ numbers are Love numbers, and have something to do with the elasticity of a planet/moon in a particlar spherical-harmonic-type deformation. I am guessing that the Q-factor listed is the Q-factor related to mechanical oscillations of these deformations.
Could someone help explaining/clarifying/pointing me towards where I can find answer for:
1.- What exactly are the Love numbers ($k_{lm}$)?
2.- What are the Q factors that are being listed?
3.- How can I obtain the Q factor I am looking for?